A meeting was held earlier today at the Calexico City Hall, where members of the city council announced their planned events for the year. The highlight of the events was the one hundred and tenth-anniversary celebration which they hope will boost morale. The goal is not only to be great for morale but give hope
Continue ReadingA local farmer and business owner is vying for the open Arizona U.S. House seat left vacant by former Rep. Don Shooter after he was expelled amid sexual harassment allegations. Tim Dunn said he has always been politically involved. “For the last 20 years, we’ve always been concerned going up to the Capitol and giving
Continue ReadingNot too long ago buying recreational marijuana was considered a crime. What most people don’t know is that before a retailer gets licensed by California to sell recreational marijuana, they need to get approval from their city or county. So far, none of the cities in Imperial County have allowed recreational marijuana dispensaries. In fact,
Continue ReadingAn undocumented immigrant urinating in public used a box cutter to repeatedly stab a man who had merely suggested he pull up his trousers and use a proper restroom, police say. The trial is now set to be held in April. However, the incident happened on November 30th. That night, Montgomery County Police were dispatched
Continue ReadingFor most of us we’ll always remember buying our first CD or vinyl but now Best Buy is clearing out CDs from their stores, and reminding us to download and stream our favorite music. On Tuesday Best Buy said in a statement that they will end CD sales starting July 1st, 2018. The decision comes
Continue ReadingThe City of Calexico is preparing for their 110th year anniversary with a week-long list of activities. The city will have art exhibits, downtown parade, historical tours of local landmarks, and a concert at Rockwood Park with a projected cost of $40,000. As the city faces a current financial crisis where city employees are being
Continue ReadingACTUALIZACIÓN (6 de febrero de 2018) Según el Departamento de Policía de Yuma, el Comite Asesor de Arizona sobre Prevención de Incendios y el Capítulo de Arizona de la Asociación Internacional de Investigadores Incendiarios ahora están ofreciendo una recompensa de hasta 10,000 dólares por información con respecto al incendio de los Apartamentos Mesa Heights. Para
Continue ReadingUPDATE ( February 6th, 2018) According to Yuma Police Department, the Arizona Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention and the Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators are now offering a reward up to $10,000 for information regarding the Mesa Heights Apartments fire. For more information, please contact Detective Eric Fell at 928-783-4421. You
Continue ReadingUPDATE ( February 6th, 2018) According to Yuma Police Department, the Arizona Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention and the Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators are now offering a reward up to $10,000 for information regarding the Mesa Heights Apartments fire. For more information, please contact Detective Eric Fell at 928-783-4421. You
Continue ReadingWhether or not you were able to attend the Yuma Proving Ground’s 75th anniversary, there are still so many things most people don’t realize about YPG. This week is military week for News 11 and we start off by taking a look at YPG’s unique history. “The Army actually first came to Yuma way back
Continue ReadingThis week is military week on News 11. Today we take a look at the life of General George Patton leading up to his decision to bring the Army’s newest test facility to the desert southwest. “Patton was an interesting guy, he believed in destiny and he knew probably from a very young age that
Continue ReadingA rollover accident was reported on Interstate 8 and Araby Road right before 4 p.m., according to Yuma Fire Department. Two vehicles were involved in the rollover with one vehicle that rolled through a barrier and ended on Gila Ridge Road. The incident is currently causing traffic on eastbound Interstate 8. The Yuma Fire Department,
Continue ReadingUn niño de dos años falleció despues de una lesión que ocurrió durante una visita de una estación de bomberos en Scottsdale, Ariz. durante el fin de semana. El niño resultó herido por una puerta de la bahía en la Estación de Bomberos 601 ubicada en 1901 N Miller Rd. en Scottsdale, según un comunicado
Continue ReadingA two-year-old passed away following an injury that happened during a Scottsdale Fire Station tour over the weekend. The child was injured by a bay door at Fire Station 601 located at 1901 N Miller Rd. in Scottsdale, according to a release by the City of Scottsdale. ABC 15 said the boy was taken to
Continue ReadingLa Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo que dos personas murieron despues de u choque contra una cadena montañosa en la Interestatal 8 (I-8) el viernes por la noche. La Patrulla de Caminos de California dijo el lunes alrededor de las 6:50 p.m. los oficiales recibieron una llamada sobre una colisión de tráfico que ocurrió
Continue ReadingOn Today’s Tropic of the Day: You’ll no longer be able to buy a CD at your local Best Buy including the Yuma location come July 1st. The move comes as many consumers are now downloading streaming music. Other retailers seem to be falling in line by no longer selling CDs. 13 On Your Side
Continue ReadingLa Patrulla de Carreteras de California dijo que dos personas murieron despues de una colisión con una cresta montañosa en la Interestatal 8 el viernes por la noche. La Patrulla de Carreteras de California dijo el lunes alrededor de las 6:50 p.m que oficiales recibieron una llamada sobre una colisión de tráfico que ocurrió en
Continue ReadingDesde que comenzó el año son siete los carros que han sido robados mientras sus dueños estaban trabajando. Esto de acuerdo a una victima, Amy Sexton. Ella dice que parecía ser un día normal cuando llego a trabajar al Centro de Llamadas “ACT” en San Luis. Ella nunca se imagino que ese día su carro
Continue ReadingEl pasado jueves, primero de febrero, oficiales del Departamento de Policía de San Luis respondieron a los disparos efectuados en la intersección de las calles Cesar Chavez y calle C. Tras llegar, oficiales se encontraron con varios testigos que mencionaron que había tomado lugar una discusión verbal, y que un sospechoso varón que llevaba un
Continue ReadingSheriff Leon N. Wilmot would like to remind the community of ongoing phone scams that continue to occur in Yuma County. In recent days, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has received calls in reference to the IRS scam; this scam takes advantage of most Americans’ inherent fear of the Internal Revenue Service. The phone call
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